Antoninianus - Probus PROVIDENT AVG; Providentia
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Probus (Marcus Aurelius Probus) (276-282) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 276-282 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#293754 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Providentia, draped, standing left, holding globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Scripts: Latin, Greek
Lettering:
PROVIDENT AVG
-/ς//XXI
Translation:
Providentia Augusti.
Foresight of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Probus coin was part of a series of coins issued during the reign of Emperor Probus (276-282 AD) to celebrate the Roman Empire's military victories and to promote the ideals of peace and prosperity. The coin features an image of Providentia, the Roman goddess of foresight and provision, on the reverse, which symbolizes the Empire's ability to plan and prepare for the future. The coin's design and message were meant to reassure the public of the Empire's strength and stability during a time of political and economic uncertainty.